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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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